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Wellness is not merely the absence of illness, it is a state of complete physical, mental, emotional & spiritual well-being

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Authentic Middle-Eastern Tabbouleh

November 17, 2017 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

Tabbouleh has become a popular dish the world over, but it was something I was brought up on, being from a Moroccan / Israeli family. There are some versions of it that I’ve tasted that have just not ‘felt’ right, and I was never able to put my finger on it. Then my husband bought…

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Aubergine & Tahini Dip with Oryx Desert Smoked Salt

April 23, 2015 by theorganicspoon Leave a Comment

This is a very common dip in Israel and I often make it for Shabbat dinner. Traditionally the aubergine will be cooked on an open flame, giving it a smoky flavour. Using Oryx Desert Smoked Salt gives it that same flavour, while simply roasting it in the oven. Ingredients 1 large aubergine 2 tbsp tahini…

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Tahini / Tchina (depending on where you’re from!)

April 13, 2015 by theorganicspoon 2 Comments

Sorry for the strange title… in the west, this is called Tahini (the paste itself is called that) but in the Middle East, where this originated, it’s called Tchina. Whatever it’s called, it’s yummy, easy to make and is one of the best sources of calcium out there. You can read my article about why to…

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Thank you for visiting my blog! I’m Lauren and I’m a health writer, holistic wellness coach and speaker, and at 23 months old, I was diagnosed with juvenile rheumatoid arthritis.

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